The twelve best annual reports

Annual reports can be boring but they don’t have to be. From unique printing techniques to insightful infographics, these reports are a great source of inspiration for designers. Check out these examples of annual reports that get imaginative and could actually be considered – gasp – fun to read.

This annual report for the ABF combines a clean design with a great use of imagery to help create a report that you want to look at. The typography emphasizes the important information without overwhelming the reader.

The Austria Solar report is unique in the sense that it’s powered by the sun and fits perfectly with the solar energy theme. The ink doesn’t show up until you take it outside. Check out this video for more information on how it works!

This report for the Emily Carr Institute has the feel of an infographic to make it more exciting to read than a regular report. It breaks up the text with visual elements and bright colours while making the important information and statistics stand out.

The use of different substrates makes this custom printing job even more interesting to browse. Gold metallic accents, vellum pages, and great use of design all combine to create an awesome finished product.